Real Madrid could be forced this summer to sell Rodrygo, with the Brazilian unhappy about his role in the club and feel “displaced” while Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham are central to the stage
Real Madrid star Rodrygo could cause a transport tug of war for his signature in the Premier League after he had expressed the desire to leave the club about observed favoritism from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe. Rodrygo is one of the world's best Wingers and has played a crucial part in the incredible success of the club since he came to Santos in 2019 and won the Champions League twice.
But the Brazilian refused to play for Carlo Ancelotti in the 4-3 tbsp Clasico defeat to rivals in the club this summer and now wants to stop the Bernabeu this summer.
According to the Spanish outlet Marca, Rodrygo is irritated by the “media explosion” around Bellingham and Mbappe who earn the compliments this season and now feel “displaced”.
It says that Rodrygo is “limited to his house” and “angry” about his situation because he hoped that this season he would become one of Madrid's leading men alongside Mbappe and Vinicius JR – who also endure a difficult moment on the field.
The future of the 24-year-old is in the air and his relationship with his teammates is now “considerably deteriorated”, says the report, and even the arrival of Xabi Alonso cannot solve the situation. Alonso has announced his departure from Bayer Leverkusen and is generally expected to replace Ancelotti, which in turn is unveiled as the next manager of Brazil.
The future of Rodrygo will depend on the direction that Alonso chooses to take, says it, but adds that the Spaniard will probably concentrate on Bellingham, Mbappe and Vinicius as his most important attack trio.
As a result, the club has not excluded that Rodrygo will be sold in the summer because they are “the constant challenges of the Brazilian striker tired”. He scored 68 times in 267 performances, but this season only has six goals and five assists from 22 Starts.
He has not played anymore since he saw the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, ​​who lost Madrid on April 26 and now does not see “now” playing for the team “. Rodrygo has already discussed it to leave two weeks ago and now” the situation is even more tense “.
There is also concern about Vinicius JR, where the club is “visibly upset” this season with its displays, despite the scoring of 21 times in all competitions. They believe that his shape has fallen since missing the balloon d'Or and hope that Alonso can help him recapture his best form.
A move to Liverpool could be on the cards after the Reds failed with a movement before Rodrygo came to Madrid.
Liverpool was in conversation to sign the winger for a bargain of only £ 2.5 million and he previously admitted that he came close to move to Anfield before he chose to stay with Santos.
He said: “We didn't close the deal because I didn't want to. I wanted to stay in Santos, although the offer was very good. The path they promised to me would have been very good for my career. I would finish my studies in England to prepare for European football.
“Everything was very good, but my desire spoke louder. I wanted to stay in Santos and write a little history in the club. And that is what happened: I was able to fulfill my dream to play for Santos. But it is true, I almost went to Liverpool.”